Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and coordination on the part of the rebels.
The similarity in the pattern of the revolt in different places suggests that there was planning and coordination among the rebels. There is clear evidence of communication between the sepoy lines of various cantonments. Sepoys and their emissaries moved from one station to another to plan and discuss the rebellion.
Specific incidents further prove this coordination. The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry wrote to the 48th Native Infantry that they had acted for the faith and awaited their orders. Additionally, when the 41st Native Infantry demanded the surrender of Captain Hearsey, the matter was settled through a panchayat composed of native officers drawn from each regiment.
Explanation
The answer draws directly from the 'Lines of communication' section and the specific incident involving Captain Hearsey. It highlights the movement of emissaries and written correspondence between regiments as primary evidence of coordination.